The MOOC introduces learners to key environmental health and natural resources management challenges associated with the rapid growth in international tourist arrivals into low-income countries. Since infrastructural and regulatory capacities in such countries are often limited they are more exposed to the negative implications of such development. The MOOC will present experiences and potential avenues to develop a more sustainable form of tourism.
Audience
The Course will be of interest to students of tourism, social sciences, engineering, biology, geography, global development, public health etc., as well as the many tourists and staff in the tourist sector who have an interest in being further engaged in promoting sustainable tourism.
Content
3 weeks of study, 2-3 hours pr. week
Week 1: Tourism and the Global Sustainability Agenda
Week 2: Tourism – a Major Consumer of Freshwater and Producer of Waste
Week 3: Promoting the Environment